TA support for institutionalizing healthcare waste management as per national standards and operating procedures at selected hospitals in Nepal.
Project Overview
TA support for institutionalizing healthcare waste management as per national standards and operating procedures at selected hospitals in Nepal is a project of GIZ (German Development Corporation) supporting the Ministry of Health and Population with consultant partner Waste Service Pvt. Ltd for Lot 2 (Western Cluster). The project builds on the achievements of the previous GIZ-S2HSP and aims to consolidate successful approaches for handing over to the partner organization.
The current phase of GIZ-S2HSS aims to consolidate the HCWM supported by strengthening the capacities of 13 hospitals in five provinces to adhere to healthcare waste management national standard and operating procedures and set an example for other public hospitals in Nepal.
The GIZ (S2HSS) aims strengthen the capacities of the institutions responsible for social health protection and healthcare provision of the population.
Objective of the project:
Technical Support and Leadership
Waste Service Pvt. Ltd., provided technical support, leveraging its expertise to drive the project towards success Tika Ram Poudel, a recognized leader in waste management, headed the project as the Team Leader.
Duration of Project: From December 2021 until 31 December 2023.
Selected 5 hospitals for Lot 2 (Western Cluster) were:
S.N. |
Hospitals |
Province |
1. |
Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Butwal |
Lumbini |
2. |
Rapti Academy of Health Science, Gorahi, Dang (Federal Hospital) |
Lumbini |
3. |
Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj (Federal Hospital) |
Lumbini |
4. |
Seti Provincial Hospital, Dhangadi |
Sudur Paschim |
5. |
Mahakali Provincial Hospital, Bhimdatta Municipality |
Sudur Paschim |
Responsibilities of Waste Service Pvt. Ltd. were:
Outcomes of the project:
Conclusion
In conclusion, the implementation of the TA support for institutionalizing healthcare waste management as per National standards and operating procedures at selected five hospitals (MH, SH, BH, RAHS, LH) has yielded significant advancements in healthcare waste management.
Despite numerous challenges, this project proved effective in enhancing the capacity development and establishing healthcare waste management system in all the hospitals, demonstrating visible outcomes and serving as an example for other public and private health institutions.